A building contract with your detailed specification and photos can be invaluable when handling disputes about the quality of workmanship on your site
There’s a lot of activity involved in building your own home, so keeping on top of what’s been completed and how well it’s been done can be a challenge. You have the right to expect all the trades employed on your job to carry out the work to an agreed standard and with reasonable skill and care - enshrined in the Consumer Rights Act of 1 October 2015. So, there is legal protection in place, but how should you go about checking that work is up to scratch?
Keeping an eye on things